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AUTO THEFT - A CRIME OF OPPORTUNITY
Practice These Safety Tips to Keep
You and Your vehicle Safe:
- Lock your car - half of all vehicles stolen are left unlocked
- Take your keys - nearly 20% of all vehicles stolen have keys in them
- Don't leave valuables in plain view - they may invite thieves to break into your car
- Completely close your windows - don't make it easy to gain access to your car
- Don't hide a spare set of keys in the car - professional thieves know where to look
- Don't keep your registration in your glove compartment - Thieves have just what they need if they steal your car. Keep it in your wallet
- Even if burdened down with packages, try to keep one hand free with the ignition key in hand. Look around and inside the car before getting in
- If threatened by a carjacker with a gun or other weapon, GIVE UP THE CAR. DON'T ARGUE. A life is more important than any car.
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MAKE IT HARDER ON THE THIEF
- Park with your wheels turned toward the curb to help prevent your vehicle from being pushed or towed away
- If your vehicle has rear-wheel drive, back into your driveway - rear wheels lock on rear-wheel drive vehicles, making them tough to tow. Front-wheel drive vehicles should be parked front end first
- Always use your emergency brake when parking
- If you have a garage, use it, and when you do, lock both the vehicle and garage door
- If your vehicle is going to be unattended for a long period of time, disable it; for example, remove the ignition fuse or coil wire.
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